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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Updated by Olympus E-420
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was manufactured 7 years prior to the K-5 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-410 grades against the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Pentax K-5 II

 E-410 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus E-410

 K-5 II E-410 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2007More recent by 72 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kClearer screen (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-5 II

 E-410 K-5 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 and the K-5 II.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and K-5 II is 77 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and K-5 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-410 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-5 II will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-410
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
49
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus E-410Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-410 Pentax K-5 II
Also Known as EVOLT E-410 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-06-14 2013-06-04
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 215k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 14.1
DXO Low light score 494 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $830